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Women in Carwash Conference Exceeds Expectations! The first International Women in Carwash conference was held April 29 through May 1 in beautiful Niagara Falls, Canada. It was a unique event that exceeded expectations and left its’ guests enriched and inspired – so inspired that organizers are planning a second and third edition for 2020. What a wonderful

RACE PRO CENTRE of EXCELLENCE, LIKE NOTHING YOU’VE EVER SEEN! by Angela Altass Core-Mark is one of the largest marketers of fresh and broad-line supply solutions to the convenience retail industry in North America. It offers a full range of products, marketing programs and technology solutions to approximately 44,000 retail locations in Canada and the

PA Wand WaCustomized Features The modernistic PA Wand Wash is Prince Albert, Saskatchewan’s answer to carwash excellence. Ready to move out of the excavating industry, owners Devin and Shay Meeks were looking for a more family-friendly business endeavour. With the last carwash in town built 18 years ago, the couple saw a need in the

RESPONSIBLE RETAIL By Meline Beach Five Focus Areas to Greener Stores Sustainability is not just a fad but a vested interest and commitment today’s consumers are making when choosing what products and services to buy and where they want to do business. As a daily topic in today’s conversations, sustainability covers everything from how products

HOW TO CLEAN UP THE DIESEL FUELING EXPERIENCE By Ed Kammerer air pollution crisis in city from diesel vehicle exhaust pipe on road Everyone has had the experience of sitting at a traffic light with a dump truck or 18-wheeler idling in front of them, then having a plume of diesel exhaust emitted at their

Gas King Fuels 2019 World Men’s Curling Championship PHOTO CAPTION: L to R: Kelly Klimchuk, Scott Sibbet, Allan Stenbeck, Brent Morris In the Fall of 2018 when Curling Canada contacted Gas King president Brent Morris to inquire about a possible sponsorship for their curling championship in April 2019, it was a no brainer. Gas King

CARWASH PAYMENTS By Chris Heismann We’ve come full circle. From the moment the first carwash opened in 1914, carwash operators have needed a way to collect payment from their customers. For the first half-century or so, it was mostly the friendly attendant, ready to collect money and upsell services. Every customer was greeted, hopefully with

A Chemical Conversation By Carter Hammett Like all professional sectors, the car care industry is constantly evolving. Knowledge develops to reflect customer demand and societal values. As sites continue to change and grow, advances in essentials like technology and chemistry grow and advance too. It’s natural then for carwash pros to share knowledge, leads, experiences

Cannabis Accessory Compliance Checklist: Guide for Retailers By Ariel Glinter The Cannabis Act on October 17, 2018, cannabis accessories are now a bona fide consumer good that may legally be sold in Canada for use with cannabis. This has created an entirely new opportunity for retailers. On October 17, 2018, Canada became the first G7

There’s a Black Cloud Hanging Over the Cannabis Market By Tania Moffat Weed is legal, so no one has to worry about back alley deals anymore, right? Wrong, the black market is alive and well. In fact, it’s doing so well that a recent industry analysis conducted by Scotiabank estimates that illegitimate businesses will account